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Opera - Eyewitness Companions

by Alanna Dunton-Downer
RM44.50 MYR Now RM40.76 MYR Save 8% more
Opera - Eyewitness Companions
Opera - Eyewitness Companions

Discover the beauty and drama of opera.

This book is perfect for both seasoned opera-goers and beginners. With stunning photography, it takes you through the history of opera, from its origins to contemporary works. The book includes act-by-act synopses of over 160 operas, and is organized by geographical region. It's essential reading for anyone looking to learn more about this glorious art form.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Opera - Eyewitness Companions

by Alanna Dunton-Downer
RM44.50 MYR Now RM40.76 MYR Save 8% more
ISBN: 9781405312790
Authors: Alanna Dunton-Downer
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Music
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 79 readers)

Description

Essential reading – whether you are a seasoned opera goer looking for a quick brush-up before a performance, or new to the genre and wanting to know more. From Baroque to Italian, from Vivaldi to Debussy explore 400 years of music drama from late-Renaissance Italy to works from contemporary names including Philip Glass and Thomas Adès. Discover hundreds of classic and modern opera interpretations, learn about the lives of operatic masters, from Monteverdi to Adams plus, read act-by-act synopses of more than 160 operas from Madama Butterfly and Tosca to Candide and The Maid of Pskov which signpost the highlights of each opera and help you follow the story-line and identify characters. Eyewitness Companions Opera – music for your ears and eyes.
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Discover the beauty and drama of opera.

This book is perfect for both seasoned opera-goers and beginners. With stunning photography, it takes you through the history of opera, from its origins to contemporary works. The book includes act-by-act synopses of over 160 operas, and is organized by geographical region. It's essential reading for anyone looking to learn more about this glorious art form.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.